Debbie Yow’s makeover of the NC State Athletics Department continues… …and, it is hard to argue with the initial appearances of the hire of Pat Popolizio as the Wolfpack’s new head head wrestling coach. In six seasons at Binghamton University, Popolizio transformed the Bearcats into a national contender after inheriting the program that went 0-12 […]
Non-Revenue
Yow Raising The Bar On Non-Revenue Expectations
As many are aware, recently Debbie Yow had to fire Coach Carter Jordan, the 8-season coach of our wrestling team. There has been a lot of discussion on our forums about the issue, but many are still unaware of what is going on in the non-revenue world of NC State athletics. The following comes from my university-centric […]
‘Pack Nine Down Marshall to Open Season
Since we all need a break from last night’s events- NC State defeated Marshall to open baseball season 10-3 today. Trea Turner broke the game open with a bases clearing double, and Carlos Rodon picked up his first college win in his debut, pitching a stellar four innings (5th through 8th). Ogburn went the first […]
Wolfpack Baseball Preview: 2012 Edition
My favorite time of year is fast approaching- baseball season is upon us! We open next Friday against Marshall. I’m particularly excited about this year’s edition of the Pack Nine as we have a good mix of talented veterans and newcomers this season. The new arrivals should be very, as evidenced by a recruiting class […]
Friday Farrago
October 7, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL The Sports Xchange TSX: Sweezy’s Return A Plus — The Wolfpack has avoided a three-game losing streak only in one season (2010) over the past five years. In order to prevent such a streak this year, the Wolfpack must win Saturday against visiting Central Michigan. “I told the guys […]
Thursday Compendium
August 18, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL Chip Alexander (N&O) Wolff and Bishop lead the Pack At first glance, Bishop and Wolff seemingly have little in common. Bishop is from Boca Raton, Fla., a tiny spot in Palm Beach County, and played at Boca Raton High. Wolff is from Raeford, a product of Hoke County High. […]
Cullen Jones to Swim in World Championships
From WRAL.com: North Carolina State University alum Cullen Jones, a 2006 NCAA national champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic gold medalist, will represent the USA at the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China, July 24-31. Jones will participate in the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly. Here’s a look back at Cullen Jones talking about one […]
Conference Title Drought
With the heat wave that has been in the Raleigh area as well as most places in the Southeast over the last week or so, it brought up another area where a major drought is occurring. Now that baseball is down to the College World Series, all conference tournaments have been completed in all sports […]
Rodon will weigh MLB draft slot against NC State
NC State baseball signee, Carlos Rodon led his Holly Springs Golden Hawks to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 4-A baseball championship series at Five County Stadium just a few days ago. (Link to article) Carlos Rodon was named the tournament Most Valuable Player. He was one for four in the second game […]
Hatters Finish Off Pack Nine, 5-3 [Updated]
Our rally in the bottom of the 9th falls short. Link to N&O. Errors and overall sloppy defensive play kill the Pack this afternoon…and with that, the season. State never seemed to recover from the marathon loss to Georgia Tech at the ACC tournament. Oh well StateFans Comments …another season and another failure to advance […]
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